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Bookings open for Scottish refrigeration dinner

UK: Bookings are now being taken for the Institute of Refrigeration Scottish Dinner 2026, which returns to the Crowne Plaza Glasgow on Thursday 5 November.

Tickets are priced at £120.00 each inclusive of VAT and gratuities. 

Tables of 10 will be available for reservation, but the Scottish Branch would also like to encourage individual members to attend.

Further information and application form through this linked form

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